How to travel from Taean to Iksan, South Korea

The distance between Taean and Iksan is around 307km (191 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 35m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Taean to Iksan by train, bus, subway, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Singyeongju Station then Osong Station and then to Iksan Station.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩58,970($45)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Plane and Train

Fly from Ulsan (USN) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the train to Iksan Station.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ₩155,940($120)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Dongdaegu and then to Jeonju.

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩53,730($41)
Operated by

Ko Bus

💰 Cheapest
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to KTX Ulsan Station then take the train to Daejeon Station and then to Iksan Station.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩47,175($36)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Drive

Drive to Iksan.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance307km (191 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Taean and Iksan

There are several options for getting from Taean to Iksan by train, bus, subway, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ₩47,175 ($36) and will take around 3h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩58,970 ($45).

The distance between Taean and Iksan is around 307km (191 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 107km (66 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Taean and Iksan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Taean to Iksan is to take the train which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx ₩58,970 ($45).

The cheapest way to travel between Taean and Iksan, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ₩47,175 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Taean and Iksan. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Taean to Iksan. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Namchang Station, Taehwagang Station, Singyeongju Station and Osong Station. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 35m.

Korail Mugunghwa, Suseo High Speed Railway and Korail run train services between Taean and Iksan. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 2h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Taean and Iksan. It typically takes around 5h 5m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Taean to Iksan. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ulsan Express Bus Terminal, Dongdaegu and Jeonju. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 5m.

Ko Bus run regular bus services between Taean and Iksan. Buses run hourly and take around 5h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Taean to Iksan. We recommend that you fly from Ulsan (USN) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the train to Iksan Station. instead which will take 3hrs.

The closest major airport to Iksan is Gunsan Airport (KUV) (KUV) which is approximately 31km (19 miles) from Iksan. Gwangju Airport (KWJ) (KWJ) and Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Taean and Iksan. The distance is around 307km (191 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Taean to Iksan is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around ₩58,970 ($45).

How do I get from Taean to Iksan

Compare travel optionsbetween Taean and Iksan

Transport options from Taean to Iksan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 35m
₩58,970($45)
every 2 hours389km (242 miles)
Plane and Train + 2 similar
3hrs
₩155,940($120)
every 2 hours574km (356 miles)
Train and Plane4h 10m
₩138,905($105)
hourly672km (418 miles)
Train to Geoje Station, plane4h 30m
₩608,040($465)
hourly656km (408 miles)
Bus
5h 5m
₩53,730($41)
every 2 hours339km (211 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
3h 55m
₩47,175($36)
hourly336km (209 miles)
Train and Bus5hrs
₩48,485($37)
every 4 hours331km (206 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
₩60,280($46)
on demand307km (191 miles)

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Airports near Iksan

The following major airports near Iksan offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.

KUV
Gunsan Airport (KUV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
31km (19 miles) from Iksan
KWJ
Gwangju Airport (KWJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
91km (56 miles) from Iksan
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
99km (61 miles) from Iksan